Ole Miss vs Arkansas Prediction 01/08/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate an Ole Miss vs Arkansas Prediction for this college basketball game on Wednesday, January 8th, at the Bud Walton Arena. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Rebels’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Razorbacks’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Ole Miss

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Arkansas

-Recent betting trends in games played between Ole Miss and Arkansas

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Rebels and Razorbacks.

Ole Miss Bounced Back

Ole Miss two games ago against Memphis were blown out and they ended up losing 87-70. In the last game against Georgia, Ole Miss scored 63 points and they ended up winning by 12 points. In the second half, they outscored them 37-23 and that was the difference in the last game. Guard Matthew Murrell put up 15 points, six rebounds, and three assists. Jaemyn Barakefield put up 15 points, four rebounds, and one assist. 

Ole Miss on the season is averaging 79.6 points while their defense is giving up 64.5 points per game. The offense is ranked 85th in the league while the defense is ranked 34th. They are averaging 25.4 three-point attempts per game, which is 97th in the league. They are averaging 5.36 blocks per game which is 21st. They are also averaging 10.2 steals per game which is 12th. Sean Pedulla has been the top player for Ole Miss and he is averaging 14.1 points per game while shooting 44.5 percent from the field and 40.5 percent from behind the three-point line. Ole Miss will meet LSU and Alabama after this game.

Why Ole Miss Will Beat Arkansas 

• Ole Miss has won each of its last seven night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Arkansas has lost five of its last six games against AP-ranked opponents at Bud Walton Arena.
• Arkansas has lost the first half in six of its last seven games against AP-ranked opponents.

Arkansas Looks to Bounce Back

Arkansas looks to bounce back after a blowout loss in the last game. Arkansas faced off against Tennessee and they scored 52 points but the defense gave up 76 points and that led to the defeat. At halftime, they were down 42-27 and in the second half, they couldn’t bounce back. Dajuan Walker Jr put up 17 points, three assists, and two rebounds. There were only two players that scored in double figures and they are going to need to find a way to get the offense going here. Two games ago against Oakland, Arkansas scored 92 points, and they ended up winning by 30 points. Guard Boogie Fland put up 24 points, six assists, and two rebounds. 

Arkansas on the season is averaging 80.4 points while their defense is giving up 66.2 points per game. The offense is ranked 71st in the league while the defense is ranked 57th. As a team, they are shooting 50.6 percent from the field. Adou Thiero is averaging 16.9 points while shooting 61.1 percent from the field and 24 percent from behind the three-point line. Arkansas will face Florida, LSU, Missouri, Georgia, and Oklahoma.

Ole Miss vs Arkansas Prediction

Arkansas is averaging 80.4 points per game and they are going to have no issue running up the score. That being said, the offense wasn’t good enough in the last game and I expect it’s going to be much of the same here. Ole Miss is giving up only 64.5 points per game and they are going to step up here. Arkansas might not be as good as people think, and that will especially be true after this loss. Back Ole Miss to win this game and cover the spread.